Thank you Hindus for bringing spring to Houston

On Wednesday, Hindus celebrated Vasant Panchami, the first day of spring.

Even though the holiday is supposed to mark the start of spring in India, I’d say it’s pretty timely here in Houston, where it’s 75 degrees and sunny.

So thanks for that, Hindus.

With weather like this, even I’ll give my props to Saraswati, the festival’s traditional goddess. The four-armed deity is said to inspire all creative endeavors and represents learning, music and the arts. (The girl in the center of the photo is dressed as the goddess, holding a guitar).